The Maidens

I was highly anticipating this book. Not only because I enjoyed The Silent Patient, but also because I saw it EVERYWHERE. So as far as the advertising and publicity of this book, it worked. And I am very happy to say I was not disappointed.

I was kind of in the mind set of “unreliable narrator” so I was on alert constantly throughout the book to “find the killer”. I immediately didn't agree with Mariana, but only because I didn't trust her. Throughout the novel I “figured out” the twist and BOY WAS I WRONG! Alex Michaelides definitely fooled me because I 100% believe that was his intention. I also love the ties to his first novel. I'm a sucker when there are crossovers, Easter eggs, etc. in books and tv/movies.

I also thoroughly enjoyed the academia parts of the book. The setting was perfect and somewhere I find intriguing. The Greek myths was a great way to pull everything together and also lead the reader astray. There were so many side characters and mini plots that usually gets lost and confusing but I think it was the perfect amount to lead the reader who were suspicious (like me) on a wild goose chase, almost.

Definitely will recommend this book and look forward to more of his books.